This bonus episode, exclusively available to supporters, includes more interviews with Martin and Oisin from Strokestown Park House. In this episode we delve deeper into those final decades at the house as Olive Packenham Mahon struggled to adjust to life in the 20th century. I also include some of my own research, that I edited out of the main show.  Thanks for your support in making this series - I am really grateful. There is some really exciting content on the way. Over the coming weeks I will have episodes on <ul><li>The hunt for Nazi spies in Ireland during World War II </li><li>Recordings from Conwy Castle in Wales, </li><li>A History of Contraception in Ireland </li><li>Life at a medieval frontier fortress</li></ul>I will also have the first episode in the exclusive supporters' series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This bonus episode, exclusively available to supporters, includes more interviews with Martin and Oisin from Strokestown Park House. In this episode we delve deeper into those final decades at the house as Olive Packenham Mahon struggled to adjust to life in the 20th century. I also include some of my own research, that I edited out of the main show. Thanks for your support in making this series - I am really grateful. There is some really exciting content on the way. Over the coming weeks I will have episodes on The hunt for Nazi spies in Ireland during World War II Recordings from Conwy Castle in Wales, A History of Contraception in Ireland Life at a medieval frontier fortressI will also have the first episode in the exclusive supporters' series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode, exclusively available to supporters, includes more interviews with Martin and Oisin from Strokestown Park House. In this episode we delve deeper into those final decades at the house as Olive Packenham Mahon struggled to adjust to life in the 20th century. I also include some of my own research, that I edited out of the main show.&nbsp; Thanks for your support in making this series - I am really grateful. There is some really exciting content on the way. Over the coming weeks I will have episodes on&nbsp;<ul><li>The hunt for Nazi spies in Ireland during World War II&nbsp;</li><li>Recordings from Conwy Castle in Wales,&nbsp;</li><li>A History of Contraception in Ireland&nbsp;</li><li>Life at a medieval frontier fortress</li></ul>I will also have the first episode in the exclusive supporters' series on the Civil War with Dr Brian Hanley. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode - The Last Word from Strokestown Park House

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Norman Invasion to the War of Independence, the Great Famine to the Troubles, the Irish History Podcast takes you on a journey through the most fascinating stories in Ireland's past. Whether it’s the siege of Dublin in 1171 or gun battles in the 1920s, the podcast vividly recreates a sense of time and place. Each episode is meticulously researched, creating character-driven narratives that are engaging and accessible for all. Since the first episode was released back in 2010, the podcast has covered scores of captivating stories. Major multi-part series have explored the Great Famine, the Norman Invasion, and Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War. If you are looking for standalone episodes, there are lots of great interviews with leading Irish historians covering topics from medieval sex magic to Irish connections in the Jack the Ripper murders! Why not start with 'Three Days in July', an acclaimed mini-series from the summer of 2024. It explores the early years of the Troubles and the forgotten story of a young Londoner who was shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1970. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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